For Artists, a Space to Connect

By MARY MELLON

Dorothy, a resident at Serviam Gardens senior living facility, sits at one of the rectangular tables spaced across the room while attending art class. Working from a photograph, she carefully delineates the outline of a building in pencil, the lines light enough so that they will disappear when she colors the image later. “I was going through some problems and I didn’t know how to solve them and somebody introduced me to painting,” Dorothy explains. She does not break eye contact with her work to talk, but something about her posture suggests attentiveness. “I learned to like it and I

Editor’s Pick Wellness Fair The public is invited to a Wellness Fair sponsored by Mosholu Preservation Corporation, NYC Department of Small Business Services, and Friends of Mosholu Parkland, at Frisch Field, Webster Avenue and Botanical Square (East Mosholu Parkway South), on May 19 from noon to 4 p.m. Events include games, fun activities, music, refreshments, treats, and more. For more information, call (718) 324-4461. Onstage Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd., W., presents free Spring Musical, “When I Get to Where I’m Going ’18,” May 10 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and May 11 at 11 a.m.; all in

By DAVID GREENE

This week we asked readers their thoughts on the dramatic changes to the weather as well as plans for the unofficial start of summer. I don’t know, you just have to dress for this crazy weather, that’s the best way to deal with it. I think we’re going to get a very hot summer. I’m a music artist, so I’ll be working on my music a lot over the summer and I’ll make a record. Other than that, the summer is all about the family. Eli Staxx Norwood I don’t even want to talk about it. Yesterday it was mad

Latest Edition of the Norwood News is Out!

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The latest edition of the Norwood News, covering Bronx communities, is out this week! Check out these stories put together by our dedicated interns and freelancers that can get the conversation going across the Bronx. We begin, of course, with page one! The uncommon fatal shootings of two people in the Norwood section of the Bronx prompted it to be our front page. Read the story of 37-year-old Dwayne Saunders, shot to death in broad daylight. Read what the local commander for the 52nd Precinct has to say about these rarer homicides in Norwood. Other stories include the

By MARIYA MOSELEY

Amidst the fraught race relations between communities of color and law enforcement, one organization is working to improve that bond and the lives of teenagers of color. The United Chaplains State of New York Athletic League (UCSNY) is a community group geared towards empowering youth. The organization is not only comprised of chaplains, but also members from the NYPD, FDNY and EMT. Within UCSNY, more than 200 students from around the city take part in a comprehensive sports program, mentorship and interactive workshops. Lesly Roscha, 16, a student coming from Staten Island, said her two-hour commute to the UCSNY’s gym

By NIALL RIDGLEY

“This is the Bronx, if you hear something you like, yell out!” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. to applause from the crowded room at the kick off of the 47th Annual Bronx Week. Bronx Week, funded by donations from local businesses, serves to celebrate the Best of the Borough, honoring local success stories, organizations while also serving as a showcase of offerings across the borough. The honorees at this year’s celebration include Tarana Burke, leader in the #MeToo movement, actress Maggie Siff, known for “Billions” and “Mad Men”; rapper Slick Rick and the New York Botanical Gardens, honored

By DAVID CRUZ

Dear Fellow Readers, The latest edition of the Norwood News, covering Bronx communities, is out this week! Check out these stories put together by our dedicated interns and freelancers that can get the conversation going. We begin, of course, with page one! The political season came early this year as a special election impacting Norwood happened on April 24, with Democrat Nathalia Fernandez becoming the interim Assembly Member for the 80th Assembly District. Learn Fernandez’ goals and whether others are gunning for the seat. It will be interesting to see who throws their hat into this seat. Other stories include the

Editor’s Pick Free Concert at NYPL The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents Sonida Costeño Trio in Concert, featuring Latin music, April 28 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org. Onstage Lehman College’s Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd., W., presents the following concerts: Bobby Valentin, performing Latin music, with his orchestra, April 28 at 8 p.m. (tickets: $50 to $75; $125/VIP includes orchestra seats, pre-concert drinks and hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 p.m.); Texture Man, presented by Festival of Praise, featuring a variety of performers, April 29 at 6 p.m.

Norwood News Wins Four Prizes at NYPA Awards

By THE NORWOOD NEWS

Four awards went to the Norwood News took by the New York Press Association (NYPA), the best number in recent memory. David Cruz, editor-in-chief of the paper, took home a First Place prize in the News Story category at the Better Newspaper Contest, for his piece on rent histories questioned by a nonprofit housing advocacy group. The story was written in March. Judges called the story, “Fundamental reporting at its best.” Though the prize put him at the top, it was Adi Talwar’s Third Place award for Photographer of the Year that stood out. Talwar beat out 17 other photographers